49. After Nathan Peterman resurrected his college career through a transfer to Pitt, former USC QB Max Browne will try to do the same.

50. The rise of a star defender in the Big 12 other than Texas LB Malik Jefferson. In NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter's Top 150, Jefferson (No. 13) is the only Big 12 defender ranked in the top 90. Ouch.

51. Texas-USC on Sept. 16. Yes, it's their first meeting since the 2006 national title game.

52. Massive Oklahoma OT Orlando Brown, Jr. (6-foot-8, 360 pounds), the son of late former Ravens and Browns OT Orlando Brown, is back as a fourth-year junior. And though he's a bit short on technique, his power is something to behold.

53. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 25. That's rivalry day in college football, when you'll have to divide your attention between Michigan-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, Florida-Florida State and others.

54. Arizona State senior RB Kalen Ballage going out like he should, as one of the nation's top offensive threats.

55. At No. 55, fives are wild for Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin: as in three straight five-loss seasons for a $5 million-a-year coach. Five more losses this year could make his seat too hot for sitting.

56. North Dakota State, which produced Eagles QB Carson Wentz, attempts to get back to the FCS title game. After five straight FCS championships, James Madison knocked off the Bison in the semifinals last year.

57. The rise of the next dominant RB at Wisconsin, following Corey Clement. This time, the heir apparent isn't obvious, but at Camp Randall, it's always a question of who, not if.

58. Can Brandon Harris end his college career on a strong note in a new uniform? The former LSU quarterback who couldn't hold the job in Baton Rouge will compete to replace Mitchell Trubisky at North Carolina.

59. Major Applewhite's first venture into the head coaching ranks, with Houston.

60. What will transfer-happy DB Shaq Wiggins make of his third (yes, third) FBS stop? He started at Georgia, went to Louisville, and now returns to the SEC East to finish at Tennessee.